The Mandolin Project: A Workshop Guide to Building Mandolins
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (664 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0980476208 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 154 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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It's obvious that McDonald is open-minded about the possibilities of the mandolin and what it might be made from, and the reader won't be beaten over the head about specific details 'because that's the way Orville did it!'" —John Calkin, contributing editor, American Lutherie. "An attractive piece of work, well thought out, and clear in its instruction
Ehh A little vague on some parts of the text. Not a " how to - follow along " for sure. Interesting supplement to other more cronologicaly precise construction manuals as it may fill in another's lacking text or unclear consepts.. There's a lot in this book Amazon Customer This book is packed with information useful in building a mandolin. It has step by step instructions for 4 different kinds of mandolins, along with patterns. My favorite chapter so far is the first chapter, which is a history of the mandolin (and lute and guitar). There is a section on selecting woods, one on different ways to apply a finish. One section I liked showed how to carve a mandolin top quickly, using modern tools. If I didn't have access to another book, I think there is enough information in this one. More than many builders must have had historically.One thing it didn't have that I was hoping for was a section on to. Thon"good book - recommended" according to Thon25. I didn't give this book 5 because I thought it needs more pictures in regards to some of the processes and also some of the jigs that it outlines. This made it a little unclear at times. I general though it was easy to read and I feel confident to be able to make the mandolins in the book. It comes with good book - recommended Thon25 I didn't give this book 5 because I thought it needs more pictures in regards to some of the processes and also some of the jigs that it outlines. This made it a little unclear at times. I general though it was easy to read and I feel confident to be able to make the mandolins in the book. It comes with 4 plans which are great and the book is printed on nice paper. The section on the history of mandolins was inspiring and had some nice photos. The book left me feeling excited about making mandonlins which is a good sign.. plans which are great and the book is printed on nice paper. The section on the history of mandolins was inspiring and had some nice photos. The book left me feeling excited about making mandonlins which is a good sign.. 5 said good book - recommended. I didn't give this book 5 because I thought it needs more pictures in regards to some of the processes and also some of the jigs that it outlines. This made it a little unclear at times. I general though it was easy to read and I feel confident to be able to make the mandolins in the book. It comes with good book - recommended Thon25 I didn't give this book 5 because I thought it needs more pictures in regards to some of the processes and also some of the jigs that it outlines. This made it a little unclear at times. I general though it was easy to read and I feel confident to be able to make the mandolins in the book. It comes with 4 plans which are great and the book is printed on nice paper. The section on the history of mandolins was inspiring and had some nice photos. The book left me feeling excited about making mandonlins which is a good sign.. plans which are great and the book is printed on nice paper. The section on the history of mandolins was inspiring and had some nice photos. The book left me feeling excited about making mandonlins which is a good sign.
Suited for first-time builders with limited woodworking skills as well as those looking for a challenge, this workshop manual features four mandolin projects that range from a simple flat top and back model to the more complex, fully carved A” style mandolin. The accompanying narrative offers step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, conversational style that not only explains what and how something should be done but also why it’s executed in that particular manner. A set of full-size, detailed plans pairs with photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to round out the instruction materials. The manual's informative introductory section featuring a comprehensive history of the mandolin, construction techniques through the ages, and color illustrations of rare instrumentssome of which have never been previously